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Comparison on admission and training model of medical elite education between China and UK: take Peking Union Medical College and Oxford University as examples

Tu Wenji1, Gao Xiaohui1, Guan Yuanzhi2,3   

  1. 1. Dean's Office, Peking Union Medical College; 2. School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College; 3. Medical Research and Development Center, Peking Union Medical College
  • Received:2015-07-09 Online:2015-08-20
  • Contact: Guan Yuanzhi

Abstract: Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) and Oxford University are both adhering to the concept of elite education, but are different in the structure of education system because PUMC model was derived from American school since early of 21st Century. This article described the admission criteria, training model and programs of the two institutions, and evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of each aiming for providing reference for the remodeling of medical elite education in China.